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Did the ‘great resignation’ and ‘great reshuffling’ affect the Inland Empire?
The Inland Empire, like other Metropolitan Statistical Areas, was heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, both with the health aspects and its economy. Policy makers had a choice of accepting higher mortality rates versus reduced growth and employment due to policy stringency. In California, the choice was made in favor of keeping mortality rates lower, placing more restrictions on the economy.
Inland assemblymember restrained from confronting rival in debate about transgender children
Tensions between two state lawmakers representing Riverside County boiled over in Sacramento on Thursday morning, June 27, when one had to be restrained from confronting the other during an emotional discussion of a bill concerning transgender children. Video posted on X, also known as Twitter, showed Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Perris,...
Temecula man reported missing in desert found deceased
The Riverside County coroner’s office confirmed Thursday that a 25-year-old man from Temecula, last seen on June 18 at a Starbucks in Blythe, has been found deceased. The body of Dillan Keith Howard was discovered Tuesday in the open desert area of Blythe. Details regarding the discovery have not...
Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl, Illegal Firearms Possession
A 38-year-old Riverside County man who distributed fentanyl out of his apartment, sending packets of the powerful synthetic opiate through the U.S. mail, was sentenced Friday to 19 years in federal prison. Ignacio Alcala pleaded guilty in November in downtown Los Angeles to four federal charges: two counts of distribution...
College of the Desert Trustee Rubén Pérez pleads guilty to DUI, gets work release
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated what prosecutors objected to. College of the Desert Board Trustee Rubén Pérez has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol early last year. Judge Michael M. Dest sentenced him to four days in custody, but gave him credit for two days...
Riverside County Reports New Cases of Mpox, local health officials encourage vaccinations
Two more cases of Mpox have been reported in Riverside County today, prompting a warning from health officials following a rise in cases across the country. Those two new cases bring the county total to 14 this year, well over the 5 reported last year. County health officials want to remind you the best way The post Riverside County Reports New Cases of Mpox, local health officials encourage vaccinations appeared first on KESQ.
Three San Diego County Prisoners Accused of Fatally Stabbing Fellow Inmate, 42
Three prisoners serving life terms for San Diego County murders allegedly stabbed a fellow inmate to death at a Riverside County prison, state prison officials said Monday. The killing occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Luis...
Man Dies After Forcible Arrest at MoVal Home
A 46-year-old Moreno Valley man allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine and threatening family members died after sheriff’s deputies forcibly took him into custody, authorities said Thursday. Joseph Gloria suffered apparent heart failure within moments of being arrested in the predawn hours Wednesday at his mother’s property in the...
College Of Desert trustee Rubén Pérez pleads guilty to DUI
College of the Desert trustee Rubén Pérez pled guilty to DUI charges last month, the Riverside County District Attorney's office confirmed. On May 15, Pérez was sentenced to four days in custody, which he would serve under a work release program. He was also sentenced to 36 months of summary probation. According to the Riverside County The post College Of Desert trustee Rubén Pérez pleads guilty to DUI appeared first on KESQ.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Announces Suspect Arrested in 2021 Homicide of Zachary Hemminger
June 26, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that in April 2021, investigators assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station. began an investigation into the disappearance of Zachary Hemminger, a 30-year-old male from Cabazon. During this investigation, information was developed by investigators that suggested Hemminger was the victim of a homicide. Based on this information, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.
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